The interactive Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) system Ganttplan from Dualis is designed for modern production planning and can be used as a web version in addition to the pure desktop application.

Siemens is presenting Industrial Operations X, a portfolio for industrial automation, at the Hannover Messe. This portfolio is part of Siemens Xcelerator and includes a fully virtual controller based on the S7-1500 functionalities.

What are the prospects for DC voltage technology in industry? Andreas Mühlbauer spoke about this with Karsten Fuchs, research engineer in the Innovation and Advanced Technology department at Lapp Holding.

With the 'NG 1000 WO' hub gearbox, Dunkermotoren, a brand of Ametek, presents a gearbox for driverless transport systems such as AGVs and AMRs.

In addition to the XTV terminal blocks with side conductor routing, the first terminal blocks with front Push-X connection are now also available from Phoenix Contact.

With the new linear actuator family L, Faulhaber provides a turnkey solution for a wide range of applications.

Wittenstein launches the 'cyber iTAS system 2' servo drive system.

The Wago Group achieved a new record result in 2022: The manufacturer of connection and automation technology posted a turnover of 1.34 billion euros.

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Igus is presenting new products from the field of low-cost automation at the Hannover Messe. The idea is to make engineering as easy as in a computer game. Alexander Mühlens, Head of Automation Technology & Robotics at igus, explains what it takes to achieve this.

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Rittal is launching a new series solution for internal doors. The accessory extension, which is available for AX plastic enclosures and AX compact enclosures in sheet steel, can be installed in the enclosure as a second level and control panel.

After difficult years under coronavirus conditions, Hannover Messe wants to grow again with big names and hundreds of start-ups. The trade fair boss expects new impetus for the industry's "megatrends".

Block is expanding its portfolio in the field of uninterruptible power supplies with four new combination UPSs.

With the 'File Read' function of the dataFEED OPC Suite Extended V5.25, Softing enables access to process data that is available via XML files.

The integrated position measuring system 'IMS' from Bosch Rexroth is now also available as 'IMScompact' for absolute measurement.

The driverless transport system 'EcoProFleet', specially developed by Dürr for paint shops, is used for the flexible transportation of car bodies.

Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are finding their way into production facilities. The mobile helpers need to be integrated into the IT and automation systems. A challenge on several levels, as the interview with Mark Grötzinger and Jörg Heckel from Bosch Rexroth shows.

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The journey to climate-neutral private transportation takes place in the electric car. At its heart is the lithium-ion battery, whose fully automated manufacturing process, which should be as error-free as possible, requires high-quality sensors at key points.

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Everyone is talking about the slow expansion of green electricity. From the perspective of the electrical and digital industry, however, savings are also important for effective climate protection, both in the factory and in washing machines. The industry is positioning itself on other issues at the Hannover Messe.

The stainless steel IPCs in protection class IP69k from the pro-V-pad Steel series were specially developed by proLogistik for hygienically sensitive use in food processing as well as for pharmaceutical and clinical applications.

With TCS (Traffic Control System), Sigmatek offers an open fleet management system for integrating AGVs and AMRs into shared AGVs and connecting them to the surrounding IT and automation systems, regardless of their make.